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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.55, 2,157.95 and 398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.55, 2,157.95 and 398.55 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.55 : 2,157.95 = 398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.55/2,157.95 = 398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.55x = 2,157.95 × 398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.55x = 860,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,048.98/1,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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